Events Calendar

If you have been in our Connections gallery, you have probably seen the polar bear, the giant squid, the whale bones, and fossils. Have you ever wondered where the rest of our natural history collection is stored? How the specimens are preserved? Who takes care of it all? Join us to find out what ...

Join guest co-curators, Jason Penney and Cyril Butler for an intimate tour of the contemporary art gallery exhibition "Let’s Connect Tomorrow". This exhibit features local and international artists and considers the potential metamorphosis that queer identity will experience as we navigate the future and reckon with the past. Non-member Ticket Price: $11.50 ...

Due to forecasted weather, this event has been postponed to April 1, 2023. Ticket holders, please stay tuned for further updates!   Join the Quintessential Vocal Ensemble (QVE) as they kick off their 30th Anniversary season with a very special concert: Face to the Wind 2.  The performance will include several newly commissioned choral ...

Join artist, Kseniia Korniewska as she leads participants through a 3 hour introductory workshop on making and using egg tempera paint – one of the oldest paint mediums. Participants will: Receive an introduction to the medium Learn how to mix their own egg tempera paint Start their own painting with tips and instructions being provided This ...

Please join us for a special behind-the-scenes tour of the Natural History Facility with Collections Manager, Nathalie Djan-Chekar. Nathalie will share a glimpse into the province’s vast collection of natural history specimens from sea birds to sea urchins. Walking and standing on concrete is part of this tour. Please wear appropriate footwear ...

The Arctic is warming up four times faster than the rest of our planet, resulting in a drastic reduction in sea ice cover and an increase in water temperatures. These changes strongly modify the habitat of the fish thriving under the extreme conditions of the Arctic and allow boreal species from ...